Hey Chris... I lived there for most of my life, now in Colorado. Welcome!

I followed many dead-ish bands when I lived there including TofuTeddy back in the late 70's and the Schwag when they came through and a buddy of mine toured with 'em. Lawrence is a great town, I miss it.

Smolder wrote:Hey Chris... I lived there for most of my life, now in Colorado. Welcome!

I followed many dead-ish bands when I lived there including TofuTeddy back in the late 70's and the Schwag when they came through and a buddy of mine toured with 'em. Lawrence is a great town, I miss it.

kansaschris wrote:Grew up in Prairie Village and Overland Park. Went to SMS.

I'm guessing I'm older than you are, but that's not based on any information. I went to kindergarten at Trailwood, which I believe is still there, and 1st thru 1/2 of 5th grade at Nall Hills Elementary, which I know is not. This would have been in the early to mid 70's.

kansaschris wrote:Grew up in Prairie Village and Overland Park. Went to SMS.

I'm guessing I'm older than you are, but that's not based on any information. I went to kindergarten at Trailwood, which I believe is still there, and 1st thru 1/2 of 5th grade at Nall Hills Elementary, which I know is not. This would have been in the early to mid 70's.

Yeah you got a few years on me. Small world though.

Did you attend 5/8/77?!?

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So I've visited the welcome wagon, FAQ, and the other how to use forums. I've got a couple questions.

Is there a miscellaneous/general discussion page to talk random stuff, sports, and current events? What is the tab creator? Where is that found? I generally learn by ear or sheet music but I am intrigued. Which forum will I find things like people's favorite version of a song. Or favorite shows and cool youtubes.

kansaschris wrote:So I've visited the welcome wagon, FAQ, and the other how to use forums. I've got a couple questions.

Is there a miscellaneous/general discussion page to talk random stuff, sports, and current events? What is the tab creator? Where is that found? I generally learn by ear or sheet music but I am intrigued. Which forum will I find things like people's favorite version of a song. Or favorite shows and cool youtubes.

Hey KCAt the bottom of the page it says " index "Click itFor Sports and stuff we have been using the " Everything Else " tab " Grateful Dead General Discussion " - ( is that what its called ? ) for the Best tune / fav version / what year type of things

no....just that one a few days before....but although some see 5/8 as the holy grail, the band was playing real well that whole tour and 5/5 is nothing to sneeze at. That said, I had absolutely no fucking clue what was going on. I don't even really know why I was there. I just know that I liked it and went back for more.

no....just that one a few days before....but although some see 5/8 as the holy grail, the band was playing real well that whole tour and 5/5 is nothing to sneeze at. That said, I had absolutely no fucking clue what was going on. I don't even really know why I was there. I just know that I liked it and went back for more.

No doubt 77 was smoking. Some folks think 5/9/77 was better than 5/8. I like them both. But that Cornell show was my indoctrination.

Anyway I asked because I'm sure you've heard the rumor and stories about 5/8 never happening and that it was really a set from a couple different shows compiled. There are some conspiracy theory aspects to the story as well.

Smolder wrote:Hey Chris... I lived there for most of my life, now in Colorado. Welcome!

I followed many dead-ish bands when I lived there including TofuTeddy back in the late 70's and the Schwag when they came through and a buddy of mine toured with 'em. Lawrence is a great town, I miss it.

You know Darrell by any chance? Guitar player.

Very well. Darrell and I met in Jr high, played in a band together through high school and have been good friends ever since. Good cat.

Smolder wrote:Hey Chris... I lived there for most of my life, now in Colorado. Welcome!

I followed many dead-ish bands when I lived there including TofuTeddy back in the late 70's and the Schwag when they came through and a buddy of mine toured with 'em. Lawrence is a great town, I miss it.

You know Darrell by any chance? Guitar player.

Very well. Darrell and I met in Jr high, played in a band together through high school and have been good friends ever since. Good cat.

Great guy. Great player. We're a little more than acquaintances. Facebook friends, etc. He might recognize my name, might not. I know him from being in a band with a friend of his, Ken, that plays Hammond B3.